--- title: Stecker Machine Company Honored as “2022 Top Shop” by Modern Machine Shop description: Stecker Machine was recognized as a 2022 Top Shop by the editors of Modern Machine Shop, and included in the panel discussion at IMTS as part of the Top Shops Conference. image: https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/SmcTopShop.png --- 920-726-4526 [**920-726-4526](tel:920.726.4526) [![smc_logo_filled](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-WT.svg "smc_logo_filled") ![smc_logo_filled_dark](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-1.svg "smc_logo_filled") ](https://www.steckermachine.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64) ## [Stecker Machine Blog](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog) # Stecker Machine Company Honored as “2022 Top Shop” by Modern Machine Shop 09/12/2022 | [Matt Oswald](https://www.steckermachine.com/blog/author/matt-oswald) ![](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SmcTopShop.png?height=418&name=SmcTopShop.png) MANITOWOC, WI, September 2022 – Stecker Machine Company, a family-owned CNC machine shop with 250+ employees, was [recently honored as a 2022 Top Shop](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/2022-top-shops-honorees-announced-2) for “shopfloor practices & performance” by the editors of Modern Machine Shop. According to Senior Editor Matt Danford’s announcement to Stecker Machine, “The Honors Program consists of four stand-out shops … you’re a Top Shop — that is, you’re in the top 20% of scores, which requires scoring well in all four categories (technology, shop practices, strategy, and human resources) … we’d like you to represent the ‘shopfloor practices & performance’ category.” Stecker Machine will accept the award on September 13 in Chicago during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) as part of the Top Shops Conference. In addition that day, all 2022 Top Shops honorees will participate in the Job Shops Workshop Day 2 Panel Discussion moderated by Brent Donaldson, Executive Editor of Modern Machine Shop. Representing Stecker Machine will be Matt Oswald, Marketing and Improvement Manager. “We put a premium on people, so we create work environments and training programs that help them thrive. They, along with smooth-running processes and advanced technology, drive success for our customers,” said Oswald. “Being recognized in [Modern Machine Shop](https://www.mmsonline.com/articles/positioned-to-prevail) for our hard work, and being part of the 2022 Top Shops panel discussion, is a true honor for us.” #### About Modern Machine Shop [Modern Machine Shop](https://www.mmsonline.com/) is the flagship brand of publisher Gardner Business Media located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since 1928, Modern Machine Shop has focused on highlighting the application of advanced machining technologies by shops and manufacturers serving a wide range of industries. #### About Stecker Machine Company [Stecker Machine](https://www.steckermachine.com/), a family-owned and -managed CNC machine shop, helps its OEM customers gain a competitive edge through CNC machining. Certified by DQS Inc. to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, Stecker Machine operates two facilities in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. If you want to read the whole press release, just click the button below! [![Read the Press Release](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/4c2a2345-0b3c-4dc4-a099-120b115525b1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/4c2a2345-0b3c-4dc4-a099-120b115525b1) ![Matt Oswald](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/Blog/authors/matt_oswald.jpg) #### About the Author Matt leads SMC's Human Resources and Marketing Team. He has worked for Stecker Machine on projects spanning CNC manufacturing, robotics, inbound marketing, and leadership. 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